The Lady in the Lake by Chandler, Raymond

The Lady in the Lake

The Lady in the Lake by Raymond Chandler is a gripping hardboiled detective novel, featuring the iconic...
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Author: Raymond Chandler
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The Lady in the Lake by Chandler, Raymond

The Lady in the Lake

$236.27

The Lady in the Lake

$236.27
Author: Raymond Chandler
Format: Paperback
Language: English

The Lady in the Lake by Raymond Chandler is a gripping hardboiled detective novel, featuring the iconic private investigator Philip Marlowe. Set in the seedy underbelly of 1940s Los Angeles, the story begins when Marlowe is hired by wealthy businessman Derace Kingsley to find his missing wife, Crystal, who vanished after retreating to their lake house in the mountains. Kingsley is convinced that his wife has run off with another man, but things aren't quite as they seem.

As Marlowe delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a tangled web of deceit, betrayal, and murder. His search leads him from ritzy city apartments to a remote mountain lake, where the body of a different woman is discovered, muddying the waters even further. With each new revelation, Marlowe encounters shady characters, from crooked cops to femme fatales, all with their own hidden motives.

Chandler's mastery of atmosphere and mood shines through as Marlowe navigates the murky moral landscape of postwar America, where truth is elusive, and justice often takes a back seat to personal interest. The novel is peppered with Chandler's signature sharp dialogue, wry humor, and a world-weary detective whose personal code keeps him going, even when the odds are stacked against him.

The Lady in the Lake is more than a murder mystery; it's a deep dive into the human psyche, exploring themes of corruption, identity, and loss. For fans of noir fiction, Raymond Chandler's novel is a timeless classic, filled with unexpected twists, complex characters, and the brooding intensity of a world where no one can be trusted.



Author: Raymond Chandler
Publisher: Meta Mad Books
Published: 09/20/2024
Pages: 266
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 7.00h x 4.37w x 0.66d
ISBN: 9781763710160

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